Caring for Healthcare Podcast

In today’s episode, we are discussing another healthcare hack.  This one is all about what we like to call “Flash Meetings”. A flash meeting is a daily morning meeting that Alan implemented with his staff at his former hospital.  Through his experience in putting this structure in place, he realized how critical it is in order for all staff to be on the same page and working toward the same goals. You will hear Mindie ask Alan all about how he began this structure, what the meeting included, and why it is important.  But we don’t just tell you about it...we want to HELP you! We have included some free downloads for you, including the actual Google document that Alan’s staff used to enter all key information for each morning meeting.  The other download is a description of the type of employee you will need to make all of this function smoothly.  We are excited to bring this conversation to you and we hope you will join in on the discussion. Listen here or via iTunes, then join our free Caring for Healthcare Podcast Facebook Group for more discussion!

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Hospital Execs - How Do YOU Start Your Day?

How Google Helped Save a Hospital

This episode is all about the growing trend of Telehealth throughout our nation right now.  We have been so excited to bring this topic to you, as we believe it is such an important thing to discuss right now in healthcare.  Telehealth is new. Many are not familiar with the ins and outs of Telehealth and why it is even something that we should consider. But the truth is, this new modality of delivering healthcare could drastically impact our ability to care for patients in a much more cost-efficient manner.

In this episode, we had the privilege of having Jessica Willett, MD join us again (we introduced her first back on episode 11!) to talk about a recent blog post that she wrote all about what physicians need from hospital administrators or leaders. We discuss this unspoken tension that exists between these two parties and why it has become detrimental to our hospitals’ ability to function smoothly and efficiently... along with so much more!

In this episode, we had the privilege of talking with family medicine physician, Sara Taylor, MD.  Dr. Taylor has practiced in many clinical and nonclinical areas of medicine for 17 years. She currently lives in Victoria, British Columbia.  In 2013, she started a blog focused on wellness and personal development. Since then, she has started a physician wellness website with her husband, who is also a physician, where they are constructing educational programs through their website, physiciansforphysicians.com. We loved getting to tackle the conversation with Sara all about burnout in healthcare providers.  Why does burnout seem to be more and more prevalent among physicians and clinicians today? Sara shares a personal story of how she has been affected by burnout and why physician wellness has become her passion. Sara shares with us some signs and symptoms of burnout, as well as gives some practical tips to healthcare providers for preventing and fighting burnout. Listen now, then join our free Caring for Healthcare Podcast Facebook Group for more discussion!

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Therapy: Why We All Need It & How It’s Not What You Think

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Today we begin an all new series---Healthcare Hacks. In each episode in this series, we will take a complicated area of Healthcare and discuss a solution that we have implemented that was effective in simplifying and improving the complex.  Today’s Healthcare Hack is all about why you should institute a 100% clock-in policy for all employees at your organization---yes, including salaried employees!

This episode is all about everyone’s favorite topic - Patient Satisfaction.  If you’ve worked in healthcare for any length of time, you have most definitely had to deal with this in one way or another, whether clinically or administratively.  You will hear us give some basic background on how patient satisfaction is measured, ways we can improve it, and what happens with the results. We end with 5 useful tips for improving your patient satisfaction scores, both in the hospital and clinic setting.  This episode is a great one to share with your clinical staff or team as we give practical steps to make satisfying your patients a reality. Listen now!

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3 Ways to Build Rapport With Your Patients

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What do Hospital Leaders want from their Physicians? The ground under our feet has shifted dramatically. Hospital Leaders and Physicians alike have been challenged to adapt. For Physicians, that has resulted in many of them moving from independent practice owners to employees of the Hospital. There are a myriad of reasons for this shift, but it is clear that this change has fundamentally changed the relationship between the Hospital Leaders and the Physicians on its medical staff.  In this episode, we will outline the FIVE things hospital leaders want from and for their physicians. One or two of these might be a little surprising to you! Listen in and join our conversation today. To get the complete list of the Top 10 Things Hospital Leaders Want For and From Their Physicians, click HERE.

In this episode, we dive into the ins and outs of hospital vendors. Hospitals consume a tremendous amount of resources and are increasingly concerned about value.

What exactly are hospital vendors? What do they do? What is changing in the relationship between vendors and hospitals as healthcare continues to focus on value? Hospitals are constantly asking the question, “how do we get the best patient outcomes while living within our means?” It’s one thing to have the latest and greatest technology, but if your customer can’t afford it, they are not going to buy it.

You’ll hear Alan give an example of how he began a long-term relationship with a vendor at the hospital where he was CEO. What made him choose this company? How were they bringing more value than other companies? What kept the relationship going? If you are a company looking to sell to hospitals, this is an episode you will not want to miss. Join us!

Have you ever been in a conversation with a group of people who are talking about something you have absolutely no idea about? Seems like this is a common experience in the healthcare field. In this episode, we tackle some new terms you may see floating around the healthcare arena. We define value-based care and how it could potentially be a major game-changer as we look to the future. We also discuss how Bitcoin and BlockChain are related and what they have to do with Healthcare. If you have ever been confused by these terms, this is the episode to listen to. Join us!

In this episode, we share all about our online membership community for Healthcare Providers, providerbay.com. We share all the details and meaning behind the name “Providerbay”. You will also hear us discuss the platform itself, the focus of the community, the types of content we deliver, and the ways we plan to grow. If you are a healthcare clinician, we want you to be a part of our community. We believe we can benefit from each other as we grow in community. Join us now for just $1 for a 7-day trial!